Six players from Shakhtar Donetsk refused to return to Ukraine for the club's new season as fighting continues in Donetsk, which is currently in the control of a pro-Russian rebel uprising. Brazilians Douglas Costa, Fred, Dentinho, Alex Teixiera and Ismaily plus Argentine striker Facundo Ferreyra remained in France following a ... Read the whole story

German defender Andreas Biermann has committed suicide following a long battle with depression. The 33-year-old former Hertha Berlin and St. Pauli defender made had his struggles public after Robert Enke committed suicide in 2009 and subsequently wrote a book called Rote Karte Depression[Show depression the red card]. Though he studied ... Read the whole story

Cesare Prandelli has said he did not fall out with Mario Balotelli during the World Cup but has admitted that the Italy striker lives in a place that is "far from reality". The new Galatasaray coach said that he will miss Italy and that he hopes Balotelli will learn from ... Read the whole story

England captain Steve Gerrard on Monday announced that he is retiring from international competition. Gerrard made 114 appearances in 14 years representing England; he finishes as his country's third most-capped player, one shy of David Beckham. The Liverpool captain will now become an ambassador to the Football Association. Read the whole story

Uruguay President Jose Mujica claims that Luis Suarez needs help from a psychiatrist rather than a ban from soccer. The new Barcelona striker received a nine-game international suspension, a four-month ban from all soccer-related activity, and a fine after being found guilty of biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini in Uruguay's 1-0 ... Read the whole story

Juventus on Monday confirmed that Patrice Evra has officially joined from Manchester United on a two-year deal. The France international had been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford after new coach Louis van Gaal approved the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton. The Italian champ will pay ... Read the whole story

Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo has broken his foot and will be out of action for a few months, the Spaniard confirmed on Monday. Negredo injured his right foot in a friendly against Hearts on Friday. Last season, he scored 26 goals for City. Read the whole story

Liverpool on Monday activated the release clause of Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy, agreeing to pay the new Premier League club 8.5 million pounds ($14.5 million). Remy is now expected to join the Reds on the club's preseason tour in the U.S. to complete a medical and discuss personal ... Read the whole story